Kira Nguyen
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Patient and organized Group Leader with 4+ years of experience guiding children through structured activities and behavior support. Brings strong collaboration, social awareness, and safety focus to every setting. Committed to encouraging independence, confidence, and a positive group culture. Adaptable child care professional with experience leading activities, reinforcing program rules, and supporting safe group settings. Strong in active listening, teamwork, and positive reinforcement, with a focus on helping children build confidence, independence, and respect for boundaries.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
VAR Child Care Group Leader II
City of Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Planned and led daily activities to increase participation.
- Resolved conflicts to maintain positive group environment.
- Guided activities with patience and empathy.
- Used clear communication to support group coordination.
- Applied positive reinforcement to guide behavior.
- Encouraged independence and confidence among participants.
- Set routines and boundaries for consistent structure.
- Protected child safety throughout activities.
- Adjusted quickly to changing needs and schedules.
- Observed group behavior and reinforced program rules.
- Practiced active listening and worked well with others.
- Provided reliable support for staff and participants.
- Helped organize and prepare activity plans.
- Built welcoming environment that respected diversity and inclusion.
- Developed trust with staff and children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05-2027
Skills
- Group facilitation and activity planning
- Child safety: first-aid and CPR
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- Adaptability and team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement and safety awareness
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- Social awareness and empathy
- Diversity and inclusion
- Relationship building
- Empathy and patience
- Positive attitude
- Ensuring adherence to state licensing requirements and health standards
- Safety and supervision
- Attention to detail
- Time management & Organizational skills
Certification
- First-aid & CPR Certification (Completed in 2025)
- Standard Precautions (PDIS)
- Playground Safety for School Age Programs (PDIS)
- Injury Prevention for School-Age Programs that Regularly Use a Playground (PDIS)
- Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect (PDIS)
Timeline
VAR Child Care Group Leader II
City of Lakewood
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver